Sans Contrasted Wase 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, energetic, sporty, editorial, assertive, retro, impact, motion, headline, emphasis, slanted, crisp, angular, compact, ink-trap like.
A slanted, high-contrast design with compact proportions and a taut, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes alternate between strong verticals and hairline joins, producing sharp triangular terminals and wedge-like cuts throughout. Curves are tightened and slightly squarish in places, with counters that stay relatively closed at smaller sizes, while diagonals and joins feel brisk and angular. The numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, punchy color, with a few glyphs showing subtly uneven widths that add a lively, display-oriented texture.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, posters, and branding where strong contrast and slanted motion can carry the message. It can also work for packaging and sports or event graphics where a compact, forceful typographic color is desirable, while longer passages benefit from generous size and leading.
The overall tone is fast, competitive, and attention-seeking, with a hint of vintage headline styling. Its sharp joins and steep slant give it a dynamic, urgent voice that reads as modern-editorial with retro echoes.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, kinetic voice with pronounced contrast and a compact footprint, prioritizing impact and speed over neutral text softness. The sharp terminals and tightened curves suggest an intention to stand out in display settings and create a distinctive, energetic word shape.
At larger sizes the hairline connections and sharp terminals become a defining feature, creating a crisp, cut-paper feel. In continuous text the dense letterfit and tight apertures amplify darkness and momentum, so spacing and size choice will strongly influence readability.